17.1 The History of Classification Flashcards

A collection of words used in a particular language or subject.

Grouping of organisms or objects based on a set of criteria that helps organize, communicate, and retain information.

A branch of biology that identifies, names, and classifies organisms based on their natural relationships.

<p>Linnaeus's system of naming organisms using a specific two-word Latin name for each species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A named group of organisms, such as phylum, genus, or species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A taxonomic group of closely related species with a common ancestor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A taxonomic group of similar, related genera that is smaller than a genus and larger than an order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A taxonomic group that contains related families.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A taxonomic group that contains one or more related orders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A taxonomic group of related classes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A taxonomic term used instead of phylum to group related classes of plants and bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A taxonomic group of related phyla or divisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A taxonomic group of one or more kingdoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plants or animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It did not account for evolutionary relationships and viewed species as distinct and unchanging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He developed taxonomy based on similarities and differences in morphology and behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of biological diversity, focusing on classification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using binomial nomenclature, with the genus capitalized and the specific epithet in lowercase, both italicized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid confusion caused by varying common names and to provide clarity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has incorporated evolutionary principles and modern taxonomy based on evolutionary relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group of related genera with similar characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group of families that share common characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To aid in identifying unknown organisms using a series of contrasting statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers